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Prof. Miral Sabry AlAshry, Cyber Hygiene, Best Researcher Award

Proffesor at The American University in Cairo, Egypt

Dr. Miral Sabry Al-Ashry, Ph.D., is a distinguished academic and scholar in the field of media studies and journalism. She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to social sciences, particularly through her groundbreaking research on women’s issues. In 2023, she received the prestigious Egyptian State Prize from the Academy of Scientific Research and the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Dr. Al-Ashry currently holds two prominent positions in academia. Since March 2023, she has been serving as a Professor and co-lead for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the Centre for Freedom of the Media within the Department of Journalism Studies at the University of Sheffield. Additionally, she is a Professor at the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at The American University in Cairo, where she began her tenure in September 2023. At both institutions, she imparts her expertise through courses focused on media economics, media law, and policy regulation.

Profile

Education

Ph.D. in Mass Communications

  • Institution: Journalism Department, Faculty of Mass Communication, Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Year: July 2012
  • Title: “Egyptian Press Coverage of Children Rights: Analytical and Interpretive Study”
  • Honors: Excellent First-Class honors

Master in Mass Communications

  • Institution: Journalism Department, Faculty of Mass Communication, Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Year: June 2008
  • Thesis: “Egyptian Newspapers Coverage of Violence Crimes Against Women: An Analytical Study”
  • Honors: Excellent First-Class honors

Pre-Master’s Degree in Mass Communication

  • Institution: Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Year: 2002-2003
  • Grade: Excellent

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

  • Institution: Ain Shams University, Egypt
  • Year: 1997-2001
  • Grade: Very Good
Professional Experience
University of Sheffield (March 2023 – Present):

Professor and Co-lead for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the Centre for Freedom of the Media, Department of Journalism Studies.

The American University in Cairo (September 2023 – Present):

Professor at the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP).

Future University in Egypt (2019 – August 2023):

Associate Professor at the Department of Political Mass Media.

Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development.

Chair of the Political Mass Media department.

Modern University for Technology, and Information (2018 – January 2019):

Associate Professor at the Department of Journalism.

Director of Quality Assurance Unit.

Canadian International College (2013 – August 2018):

Assistant Professor and Director of Quality Assurance Unit at the Department of Journalism.

Ain Shams University (2003 – 2012):

Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Journalism, Mass Media.

Research Interests

Prof. Miral Sabry AlAshry’s research interests revolve around multidisciplinary areas that address pressing societal challenges. She is particularly focused on issues related to gender-based violence, media and journalism ethics, digital security, and the socio-economic impacts of public health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her research, Prof. AlAshry aims to shed light on the experiences of marginalized groups, including women journalists facing gender-based violence in conflict zones. Additionally, she investigates the role of media in shaping public perceptions and behaviors, with a keen interest in promoting ethical journalism practices and enhancing digital security awareness. Her work also delves into the intersection of tourism, youth perceptions, and coping behaviors during times of crisis, contributing valuable insights to the fields of tourism studies and public health. Overall, Prof. AlAshry’s research endeavors reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting social justice, and addressing contemporary challenges facing communities worldwide.

Publications 

Title: Restrictions’ acceptance and risk perception by young generations in a COVID-19 context

  • Authors: C Seabra, M AlAshry, K Çınar, I Raja, M Reis, N Sadiq
  • Journal: International Journal of Tourism Cities
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 463-491
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 30

Title: A comparative analysis of the reportage of COVID-19 during the first and Second wave: A case of the Egyptian and Jordanian newspapers

  • Author: MS AlAshry
  • Journal: International Journal of Media and Information Literacy
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 17-33
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 12

Title: Investigating the efficacy of the Egyptian data protection law on media freedom: Journalists’ perceptions

  • Author: MS AlAshry
  • Journal: Communication & Society
  • Volume: 35
  • Issue: 1
  • Pages: 101-118
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 8

Title: New constitution and media freedom in Libya: journalists’ perspectives

  • Author: MS AlAshry
  • Journal: Journal of Information, Communication and Ethics in Society
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 280-298
  • Year: 2021
  • Citations: 7

Title: Contrasting the COVID-19 Effects on Tourism Safety Perceptions and Coping Behavior among Young People during Two Pandemic Waves: Evidence from Egypt

  • Authors: AM Caldeira, C Seabra, MS AlAshry
  • Journal: Sustainability
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 12
  • Pages: 7492
  • Year: 2022
  • Citations: 6

 

Miral Sabry AlAshry | Cyber Hygiene | Best Researcher Award

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